New Year. New Impact. 🥂✨ Investing in global health creates a ripple effect that transforms economies and lives. With 58 countries already seeing success, the path to elimination is clear. Let’s make 2026 the year we secure a prosperous future for all. #BeatNTDs

Investment in #NTDs strengthens the health systems and worker networks that fought #COVID19. We must champion country-led strategies and secure new pledges to the #KigaliDeclaration, now: http://bit.ly/48oywy6 #BeatNTDs

US$342B. That's the estimated economic benefit from averted health costs & increased productivity if we eliminate #NTDs by 2030 [WHO]. Ending these diseases isn't a cost - it's an economic accelerator. https://bit.ly/47Hexsl #BeatNTDs

This Christmas, let’s remember the forgotten. Entirely preventable and treatable #NTDs affect over 1 billion people, causing immeasurable suffering and disability. We have the tools. We just need the investment. Help us secure a healthy future for all: https://bit.ly/4pa7CPs #BeatNTDs

From 3.5 Million Cases to Just 15: the near-eradication of #GuineaWorm disease is a powerful testament to global commitment. This success - plus 58 countries eliminating at least one #NTD, proves elimination is possible. https://bit.ly/47Hexsl #EndNTDs

The math is simple: $1 spent on #NTD control yields ~$25 in economic gain. Our Board Vice Chair, Prof. Francisca Mutapi, argues it's time for African gov'ts to commit reliable domestic funds. Read why it's a strategic development choice: https://bit.ly/48LsiGT #BeatNTDs

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hon. Jenista Mhagama, Tanzania's Minister of Health & a tireless champion for NTD elimination. Her leadership & commitment improved countless lives across the continent. Read our tribute to her enduring legacy: https://bit.ly/48xjs0D

On #HumanRightsDay2025, let’s remember: eliminating #NTDs means protecting the basic rights of health, education & dignity, for 1.5 billion people. It’s time for a human rights-based approach to #BeatNTDs.

Ethical research is key to #BeatNTDs. New Sightsavers & GLIDE research replaces human volunteers with innovative traps to monitor river blindness (#onchocerciasis) blackflies. This improves safety & ethics in the field. Learn how: https://bit.ly/3X6xoIz

40M Nigerians freed from need for NTD treatment! 🎉 Minister Pate highlights progress but warns of rural neglect & calls for stronger local funding. Read more: https://bit.ly/4idAoMH #BeatNTDs

NTDs cause 14.1 million years of healthy life lost every year. By investing in NTD elimination, we prevent disability and unlock human potential and promote inclusion in action. 🌍✋ This #IDPD202, see why investing in NTDs is vital for equity https://bit.ly/4pa7CPs #BeatNTDs

With about 36 million people in Tanzania requiring treatment for at least one NTD in 2023, efforts the five endemic NTDs endemic that can be treated with low-cost antiparasitic drugs are bearing fruit. Learn more about the latest data on Nature: https://go.nature.com/4815aVL #BeatNTDs

India is making remarkable strides in the fight against lymphatic filariasis (#elephantiasis) with community health workers leading the charge on the ground. A community-first strategy is key to elimination. Read the inspiring story on @devex.com#elephantiasis https://bit.ly/43PWIWZ #BeatNTDs

The German NTDs Youth Network (AG NTD) invites you to their upcoming webinar: "NTD around the world – Affected Voices." Hear directly from those impacted & learn how inclusion is shaping equitable healthcare. 🗓️ Dec 3, 2025🕔 5:00 PM CET | 6:00 PM EAT 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/44yMqdU #BeatNTDs

🇹🇿 "Clarer Mwansasu, NTD control programme manager in the Ministry of Health, said that by the end of 2024 Tanzania had reduced the number of people requiring anti-parasitic chemotherapy for NTDs by 76%." #beatNTDs @sightsavers.bsky.social @uniting.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d44...

On #WorldAIDSDay, we're reminded that health is interconnected. #NTDs like female genital #schistosomiasis & HIV/AIDS often strain the same vulnerable communities. Investing in NTDs strengthens health systems, advances gender equity, & builds a safer, more resilient world. #BeatNTDS

Available now: A business case development template that your country's Ministry of Health could use to request the Ministry of Finance to allocate part of the #IDA21 funding for NTD elimination. Find out more -> https://bit.ly/461x0z0 #BeatNTDs

Partnership in action! Sightsavers & GLIDE are pioneering a more ethical way to track #onchocerciasis (river blindness) for surveillance. They're using innovative traps to replace human bait. Learn more about the 'smelly socks' solution: https://bit.ly/3X6xoIz #BeatNTDs

Want to be a part of the next #GlobalHealth success story? Then invest in #NTD elimination! 58 countries have already eliminated at least one. And now #SleepingSickness is down from 40k cases to just 1k. We must sustain this momentum! https://bit.ly/47Hexsl #BeatNTDs

Tanzania is showing the world how to beat NTDs through domestic investment and national ownership! By increasing their NTD budget & integrating programs into health plans, they've reduced the need for preventive chemotherapy by 76%. A true blueprint for elimination: https://bit.ly/4ofpnfe #BeatNTDs

The Federal Government in Nigeria is challenging states to prioritize sustainable funding & coordination to eliminate #NTDs by 2030. Progress is possible when governments take the lead! Read more: https://bit.ly/49yz452 #BeatNTDs

The fight against #NTDs is under threat. Aid cuts and conflicts risk reversing decades of progress. Every year we don’t act, families lose US$33 billion in wages and health costs alone. We must invest to protect these hard-won gains. https://youtu.be/zAyqdO17GMw?si=-1rNqEiIrxyxPG3S #BeatNTDs

The human cost of #NTDs is unacceptable. These preventable diseases cause around 120k deaths and 14.1m DALYs (years of healthy life lost) every year. This is a profound loss of human potential. The tools exist to stop this suffering. We must mobilise the resources to #BeatNTDs https://bit.ly/4pa7CPs

In #Sudan, conflict has caused the health system to collapse, allowing #NTDs to resurface. Young advocates like Dr. Fatima Elbasri working to rebuild, but they need sustained funding and more global attention. Read the powerful call to action: https://bit.ly/4o3soiC #BeatNTDs

Every US$1 invested in #NTD research & development delivers an estimated US$405 return. Investing in NTDs is not a cost - it's an economic accelerator. We must protect this progress. bit.ly/47Hexsl #BeatNTDs #NTDs #EndNTDs

As a direct result of high-level advocacy, 21 Nigerian states have established dedicated budget lines for #NTDs in their 2025 Medium Term Expenditure Framework. This is a game-changer for sustainable health financing. Learn more on All Africa https://bit.ly/43xiwXf #BeatNTDs

Egypt's win as the 27th country to eliminate #trachoma is a mandate for action. We must translate this success into securing new pledges and leadership for the next wave of #NTDs eliminations. Find out how you can join this movement here -> https://bit.ly/4pa7CPs #BeatNTDs

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health, The Global Fund, and Uniting are leading a push for sustainable domestic financing for #NTDs - a powerful national ownership model that can be replicated across Africa to secure health gains amidst declining ODA. Learn more https://bit.ly/4oeVBrj #BeatNTDs

Egypt has eliminated #trachoma as a public health problem! Progress is proof: ending NTDs is a massive win for the Egyptian people and for the world. Tap the link to learn more about this milestone on the @who.int#trachomawebsite https://bit.ly/47S94yK #beatNTDs

Want to be a part of the next global health success story? Invest in #NTDs! Every US$1 invested in preventive NTD chemotherapy yields US$25 in benefits - a driver of growth, resilience, and equity. 58 countries have shown elimination is possible. https://bit.ly/47Hexsl #BeatNTDs

“I felt trapped between two painful options: live with medical debt or hope it would heal.” Jessica Robbins’ journey with #Leishmaniasis shows why we must fight for better care for neglected patients. Read her story via @dndi.org#Leishmaniasis https://bit.ly/4p21VTJ #BeatNTDs

Tanzania is leading the way in neglected tropical disease (NTD) elimination! In this @devex.com piece, discover how government ownership, innovative partnerships, and community engagement are freeing millions from disease and boosting development. Read more: https://bit.ly/43Tw1jZ #NTDs #BeatNTDs

India’s journey to eliminate LF & VL is shaping a new chapter in the playbook for NTD elimination. Join the ASTMH session - “Elimination at Scale: India’s Integrated Model to Beat VBDs,” featuring insights from @MoHFW_INDIA & global partners. 📅 11.11.2025 | 📍Room 602, Metro Toronto Convention Centre

A critical warning: Aid cuts could severely undermine the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (#NTDs). Reduced funding jeopardizes progress and could lead to an increase in these climate-change-sensitive diseases. Read more: https://bit.ly/4nBluB8

A powerful call to action! Young public health leaders in Africa are mobilizing peers, listening to communities, and creating transformative interventions to tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases (#NTDs). It's time for policymakers and donors to support these vital movements: https://bit.ly/3X8a6BT

Despite progress, challenges remain. Only 56.9% needing #NTD interventions have basic WASH access, and funding declined by 41% (2018-2023). We need sustained effort and investment to #BeatNTDs. Learn more from this latest WHO report https://bit.ly/4nwQyls

Exciting news! The latest World Health Organization #NTDs report shows incredible progress: 1.495 billion people needed interventions in 2023, a 32% drop since 2010! Plus, DALYs (healthy life years lost due to disease) from NTDs fell from 17.2M to 14.1M. More 👉 https://bit.ly/4nwQyls #BeatNTDs

With Fiji's recent announcement on eliminating #trachoma, 58 countries have now eliminated at least one neglected tropical disease (NTD). This is proof that progress is possible, but it’s stalling. We must invest now: every $1 in #NTDs returns up to $25 in benefits. Let’s finish the job. #BeatNTDs

Q4 of 2025 has kicked off in the best way possible! 🎉 Fiji has officially been validated for its first ever #NTD elimination, eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Fiji is the 26th country to achieve this milestone! https://bit.ly/4o5bbq5 #BeatNTDs

A new study published in The Lancet reveals insights into global health, including critical NTD outcomes: from economic burden & disability to hindering education & perpetuating poverty. Read more: https://bit.ly/3W0XtIq #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate

What if a simple act could help combat neglected tropical diseases #NTDs? It can! On #GlobalHandwashingDay, let's remember the critical role of handwashing in preventing these diseases. Join us in becoming a #HandwashingHero! https://bit.ly/3WZXAEi

Why should Female Genital Schistosomiasis (#FGS) be a top #NTD priority? Millions of women & girls are impacted, with insufficient treatment coverage. Read this latest paper to understand why: https://bit.ly/4q8EJo0 #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate

Ever wonder about the difference between #Eliminate and #Eradicate in science? 🤔 It's not just semantics! One means stopping transmission in a region, the other means wiping it out globally forever. @isglobal.org is helping demystify such scientific terms. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4ocYclF

Reimagining global health: Uniting forged strategic partnerships at #UNGA2025, not just treating diseases, but reshaping health systems across Africa. Discover how we're moving from aid dependency to country ownership. Read more: https://bit.ly/46Hbi4V #UniteActEliminate

"The President and the Dragon" highlights the incredible progress that former President Carter through The Carter Center has done to eliminate Guinea Worm Disease! Learn more on NPR's Goats and Soda https://n.pr/3VRWdXV #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate

Youth-led innovation is key to ending NTDs. In this New Times Rwanda opinion piece, Bertrand Byishimo & Yvonne Ninyembabazi from Youth Combating NTDs call for more investment in research to drive progress 👉 🔗 https://bit.ly/42TvZIi

This week in Uganda, Uniting is proud to be part of the #NNN2025. This is more than a meeting, it's a catalyst towards transforming the fight against #NTDs. By aligning with the WHO NTD 2030 Roadmap, we're driving innovation and equity towards a future free from NTDs. #BeatNTDs

Rabies is a disease of inequality. 95% of human rabies deaths occur in Africa & Asia, where vaccines and care may be out of reach. It’s preventable. It’s time to act. #EndRabies #BeatNTDs

💧WASH is central to ending #NTDs like trachoma & guinea worm. Yet billions still lack safe water & sanitation, leaving them vulnerable to preventable diseases. WASH isn’t optional. It’s urgent. 📖 Read via @devex.com#NTDs https://bit.ly/46ngY2u #BeatNTDs #GlobalHealth #UniteActEliminate

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